The process of handling a person’s property after their death can be called probate. It is one of the legal processes that are involved in estate planning. There are two basic types of probate in ...

Dealing with the death of a loved one is upsetting and stressful enough, but there are specific and sometimes complex rules to follow if you have been put in charge of managing their estate. The ins ...

Plus, we explain how to apply for probate and speed the process up HOUSEHOLDS face delays of up to a year to get probate granted following major changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules by the ...

When it comes to trying to pass on wealth, consumers often find themselves stuck between inheritance tax (IHT) and capital gains tax (CGT). However, getting probate and some professional assistance ...

Probate is the process of dealing with the estate of someone who has died, which generally means clearing their debts and distributing their assets in accordance with their will. In our video, we ...

If your father’s will contains a residuary clause (i.e. a clause that deals with all his left-over property other than that which has been specifically bequeathed to identified or named persons), the ...

Grieving families are facing administrative 'chaos' and waits of 12-14 weeks when applying for probate to get control over a loved one's estate, say lawyers and inheritance experts. The probate ...

I try to avoid getting too hot under the collar about taxation and government fees, but the proposed Ministry of Justice increases to probate fees on bigger estates is quite simply outrageous and the ...